Introduction to Islam & Muslims

ZAM ZAM Water

Come the haj season, and I am reminded of the wonders of Aab-e-Zamzam. Let me go back to how it…

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24 points on parents from hadith

Points from ahadith pertaining to parents: (1) Service to parents result in increase in rizq (earnings, livelihood) and in longer…

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Can there be any reward better than Jannah?

The ‘purpose of existence’ is one of the greatest challenges to mankind. However, not so for Muslims, as Allāh states…

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The Islamic Calendar: A Festive Tree Bearing Fruits of Mercy

The Hijrah (migration of the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina) marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar. The Hijri…

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Building genuine awareness of the Ummah

In a society which trains its citizens in the art and philosophy of achieving instant self-gratification, of becoming thoroughly submerged…

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Times when it is Sunnah or Mustahabb to take ghusl

It is a sunnah to take Ghusl for: (more…)

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Dealing with laziness regarding religious duties

Laziness can be the outcome of many bad habits you follow in your daily life. The first thing you must…

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A lesson from the life of Umar (ra)

‘Umar (رضي الله عنه) would make the following du‘a, “O Allah! bless me with martyrdom in Your path, and make…

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Six tips for the Muslim daughter-in-law

When a girl gets married, everything changes. She leaves her home to go live with a man she has probably…

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Ashura and Karbala: Rectitude despite adversity

Although the month of Muharram is a sacred month as a whole, the 10th of Muharram is the most sacred…

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